Pence Denounces Democrats' Latest National Energy Tax

We don't understand why Senator Lieberman (I-CT) cannot see what the after effects of passage of this bill would do to increase what all of us pay for utilities. We understand Kerry doesn't care but we actually thought Lieberman and Graham (R-SC) who pulled out at the last minute understood what was at stake. Guess we were wrong after reading parts of this bill.

Off topic, but why do so-called Independent politicians always caucus with the Democrats?

Pence Denounces Democrats' Latest National Energy Tax

This measure will force Americans to pay more for everyday necessities like gas and electricity.

Washington, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference and the American Energy Solutions Group, released the following statement today after Senate Democrats introduced their latest version of climate legislation:

"In Indiana and across this nation, Americans want Congress to focus on policies that will create jobs. Instead, Democrats are continuing to push a job-killing national energy tax that will cap growth and trade jobs. This measure will force Americans to pay more for essentials like gas and electricity and force businesses to lay off workers; a point recently confirmed by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which said a cap-and-tax system will lead to higher unemployment and lower wages. This bill is essentially an economic declaration of war on middle America.

"What the American people need is an environmentally-responsible all-of-the-above energy plan that develops American resources, creates jobs, and promotes energy independence. House Republicans continue to offer that plan."

Source: GOP.gov